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San Juan Islands Travel Information

Crystal Seas is here to make kayaking in the San Juan Islands a highlight
of your vacation! With the exception of a few of our Washington
kayak tours which involve inns and/or biking, all of our tours start
from San Juan Island. We offer complimentary pick-up in Friday Harbor
as part of our kayak tours so all you have to do is get yourself there.
Please don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions or just want
to run your San Juan Island kayaking plans by us. Thanks and enjoy kayaking
Washington State and the beautiful San Juan Islands.

We will generally pick you up right across from the Washington State Ferry terminal in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island unless other arrangements have been made. So all you have to do is get to Friday Harbor! The most common ways to get to Friday Harbor from the Seattle area are:

Drive your own car, a rental or take the Airporter Shuttle to Anacortes (about 2 hours from Seattle and then walk-on (highly recommended - no ferry lines) or drive-on the Washington State Ferry to Friday Harbor (just over 1 hour). As of January 5th 2015 the Washington State Ferry system accepts reservations. Reservations are highly recommended if you plan on bringing your vehicle to the islands. Visit this website to make ferry reservations. Reservations are not required if you plan on leaving your car in Anacortes and "walking on" the ferry.

Board the Victoria Clipper as a walk-on from downtown Seattle and get off in Friday Harbor (about 3-3.5 hours).

Take a flight with Kenmore Air from downtown Seattle or the SeaTac International Airport to Friday Harbor (about 40 minutes).

Driving to Friday Harbor from the Seattle Area

Head north on I-5 just past Mt. Vernon. Take exit 230, (Highway 20) westbound to Anacortes-San Juan Ferry. Follow "Anacortes-San Juan Ferry" signs. Drive through Anacortes and turn left at the light next to Safeway. Continue on this road until you come to the Washington State Ferry terminal. Park your car at the terminal and walk-on as a foot passenger or drive-on with your car. If you plan to drive on the ferry you should arrive at the ferry terminal 90 minutes to 2 hours in advance depending on the day.(Total Drive Time from 2 hours). We plan our kayak tours around the ferry schedule.

Driving to Friday Harbor from Bellingham or Vancouver, B.C.

Head south on I-5 until Burlington, if you reach Mt. Vernon you have gone to far. Take exit 230, (Highway 20) westbound to Anacortes-San Juan Ferry. Follow "Anacortes-San Juan Ferry" signs. Drive through Anacortes and turn left at light at Safeway. Continue on this road until you come to the Washington State Ferry terminal. Park your car at the terminal and walk-on as a foot passenger or drive-on with your car. You will be kayaking Washington State so you will not need a passport. If you plan to drive on the ferry you should arrive at the ferry terminal 90 minutes to 3 hours in advance depending on the day. Total Drive Time from Bellingham: 1 hour. Total Drive Time from Vancouver, B.C.: 2 hours plus border crossing time of 30 min.- 1 hour

Boating to Friday Harbor from Anacortes

Washington State Ferries - (800) 84-FERRY or (206)464-6400 ...the main access for foot-passengers, bicycles, cars, boats, motor homes. This is the most common way to get to your San Juan Island sea kayaking adventure.